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  TBM volunteers prepare to respond to Hurricane Florence

  As Hurricane Florence approached the Carolinas, Texas Baptist Men disaster relief volunteers prepared for likely deployment to the East Coast, while also keeping a watchful eye on a storm forming in the Gulf of Mexico.

  09/12/2018 - By Ken Camp / Managing Editor

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  Voices: Since Jesus can work it out, there is always light

  At one time, the song “Jesus Can Work It Out” was a staple in many churches. The lyrics harken to a time when toes tapped, hands clapped and hearts yielded….

  09/12/2018 - By Lisa M. Rainey, Ph.D.

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  Editorial: Pretending all is well while the winds howl

  Things must be going really well for a church to have time to debate what Jesus meant by the story of the sheep and the goats or the Good Samaritan.

  09/12/2018 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Voices: Will Christians ever agree on social justice?

  Social justice has become a current hot topic in American Christianity. Debates over its meaning, biblical basis and application to church life have caused significant hurt, anger and frustration.

  09/12/2018 - By Joshua Sharp

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  Voices: Among the tragedies, a missing defining moment

  This month marks the seventeenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I was only a sophomore in high school in 2001, but 9/11 will probably be the defining moment in my lifetime.

  09/11/2018 - By Ryan Vanderland

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  Chris Robeson: Focused on the gospel of Jesus Christ

  Chris Robeson, director of missions for the Gregg Baptist Association in Longview, Texas, shares his background and thoughts on church and ministry.

  09/11/2018 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Voices: Where are the women among Texas Baptists?

  While I felt such joy to see the Baptist General Convention of Texas breaking down racial barriers, I could not help but ask myself, “Where are the women?”

  09/06/2018 - By Grace Mitchell

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  Editorial: Wisdom, Good King John and his prophets

  There once was a king who had 400 prophets, and whenever the king wanted affirmation, he called the 400 prophets together. One year, the king wanted to take land he counted as his and asked a neighboring king to join the fight. They decided to ask God.

  09/05/2018 - By Eric Black / Editor

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  Voices: Is football good?

  Like so many in Texas, I grew up loving football. It is central to much of our identity. But is this a good thing?

  09/05/2018 - By Zac Harrel

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  Voices: Believing is seeing with Christ’s eyes

  When we see as Christ suggested, it compels a different way of living with respect to the people and communities around us. It beckons us to change how we relate to others.

  09/05/2018 - By Ali Corona

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  Voices: My George Strait philosophy of pastoral leadership

  Leadership is about much more than giving people what they like. In fact, sometimes leadership is about challenging people to move beyond simple likes and preferences in order to move them to something much better.

  09/04/2018 - By Ross Shelton

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  Voices: Use your gifts to edify and bring unity

  Look around and appreciate the current place God has set for you to use your gifts.

  09/04/2018 - By Joel Gallegos